Researchers trace 73% of US Salmonella cases to chicken and vegetables
A cutting-edge genomic model reveals where your Salmonella risk really lies—spotlighting chicken and veggies as major sources and reshaping how we tackle foodborne illness. Study: Attribution of Salmonella enterica to Food Sources by Using Whole-Genome Sequencing...
Fatty acids in the blood may predict risk of developing schizophrenia from cannabis use
The UPV/EHU study, recently published in the journal Scientific Reports, has analyzed and compared the fatty acids in the blood of individuals with schizophrenia, of those with cannabis use disorder and of those with...
The Best of NGS: Instrument Companies to Watch in 2025
The Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) meeting celebrated its 25th anniversary in sunny Marco Island, Florida, with the customary mix of big name speakers addressing researchers and executives in the next-generation sequencing...
AstraZeneza Commits Up to $11B+ to Chinese Collaborations, Beijing R&D Hub
AstraZeneca will carry out potentially more than $11 billion worth of collaborations in China that include partnerships with three Chinese-based companies to develop drugs and vaccines, as well as an R&D center in Beijing...
Boosting Brain’s Meningeal Lymphatic Vessels Improves Memory in Aged Mice
As aging bodies decline, the brain loses the ability to cleanse itself of waste, a scenario that scientists think could be contributing to neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers at...
Almost 50% of Depression Cases May Be Resistant to Treatment, Study Finds
In a recent groundbreaking study, researchers have unveiled alarming statistics regarding treatment-resistant depression (TRD), indicating that nearly half of individuals diagnosed with depression do not respond adequately to traditional antidepressant therapies. Published in the...
Deadly Bacteria Evolve Antimicrobial Production, Eliminating Competitors
A groundbreaking study led by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine has unveiled a concerning evolutionary leap among vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm), a notorious pathogen prevalent in healthcare settings. Researchers have identified significant...
New Device Facilitates Direct Communication Between Multiple Quantum Processors
Quantum computing stands on the precipice of revolutionizing the way we approach complex problem-solving. Unlike classical computers, which process information in a linear fashion through bits that are either in a state of 0...
Engineered Yeast Enhances D-Lactic Acid Production: A Greener Recipe for Sustainability
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have made groundbreaking advancements in the production of D-lactic acid through the optimization of yeast fermentation processes. Their innovative approach focuses on genetically engineering the yeast species Komagataella phaffii,...
From Tools to Trials: Editing Therapy Companies Pivot to Development
A pair of privately-held developers of editing-based therapies have some successes to show for their recent efforts to address the longtime challenge of bringing their treatments to patients by sharpening their focus on specific...
